Warehouse Team Lead - Training & Operations

Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with HSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates, oversee daily tasks, and back up supervisory functions as needed. The role spans shipping/receiving, inventory control, and material handling, with a focus on safety and operational excellence.

Leading by example, you will conduct PIT training, monitor performance, and ensure procedures meet regulatory and customer expectations, while supporting continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Minimum 2 years prior warehouse/distribution operations experience and 6 months experience related leadership or supervisory experience and/or training in a distribution environment.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.

Responsibilities

• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers and conduct Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and annual recertification training.
• Conduct EIP, performance, and maintenance observations.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as clamp/slip sheet equipment; load, unload, and store materials/products in designated areas.
• Complete applicable paperwork (i.e. shipping/tracking labels) per standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, IATA, IMDG, etc.).
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities as needed and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safely inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Review and Analyze daily production reports.
• Serve as backup to other warehouse roles, as needed.
• Depending on specific department other duties may apply.

Skills

Leadership

Safety minded

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates, oversee daily tasks, and back up supervisory functions as needed. The role spans shipping/receiving, inventory control, and material handling, with a focus on safety and operational excellence.

Leading by example, you will conduct PIT training, monitor performance, and ensure procedures meet regulatory and customer expectations, while supporting continuous improvement across the facility.